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Old 08-12-2008 | 11:10 AM
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IMHO, I believe that minimum fuel should include enough fuel for a go around from the flare, and, after declaring an emergency for fuel, fly an expedited ILS pattern and land with enough fuel for engine reversing and runway clearing. Not necessarily with enough to taxi to the gate.

If you don't have enough for the go around, then declare emergency fuel.

Joe
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